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Kepler Oaks Chalet, Waiau Chalet Slice of Paradise In Fiordland

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Fitness facility
Fridge, microwave, oven, electric kettle

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire chalet

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Lake Te Anau, TeAnau
  • Kepler Track
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Te Anau Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the area

Te Anau

Located in Te Anau, this chalet is on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Te Wahipounamu and Lake Te Anau. .This family-friendly chalet is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Te Anau Wildlife Centre and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Ivon Wilson Park.
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What's nearby

  • Kepler Track - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Ivon Wilson Park - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Te Anau Wildlife Centre - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Te Anau Golf Course - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre - 5 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 129 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Centre Cafe & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sandfly Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Fat Duck - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kepler Track - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bailiez Cafe - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Kepler Oaks Chalet, Waiau Chalet Slice of Paradise In Fiordland

The Kepler Oaks is a charming completely self contained 2 Bedroom Chalet 5 minutes from the Waiau River. Good for 4 adults and 1 small child or 2 adults and 3 small children. The areas of this river were film locations for the Lord Of The Rings movies. Te Anau is the gateway to Fiordland, and is known as the walking capital of the World. The famous Milford Track, The Routeburn, The Kepler, The Greenstone and The Hollyford start here. If horse riding is your passion, Helen is your personal guide. Just imagine waking up and going for a trek along Lake Te anau or the Waiau River. Or in the winter riding with the hounds and attending one of the most beautiful horse hunts in the world. Our pets include horses, dog, cat, sheep, chickens and rabbit.
The Chalet is only a 10 minute walk to one of the most beautiful golf courses in the world that over looks lake Te Anau. Golf Clubs and carts can be hired.

The Chalet is self-contained. It has a oven, fridge, microwave, sink, cooking equipment, Basic Pantry items, Washing Machine, TV, Free Wi-Fi access. Large bathroom with spa bath. The chalet sleeps 5 it has a queen bed in one bedroom, 2 single beds which can become a king on request, fold out bed available in the lounge. Baby equipment, toys and small bikes can be arranged if needed. Continental breakfast provisions available in the Chalet. Complimentary bottle of wine and baking on arrival. The Kepler Oaks chalet is unique it has panoramic view from every window, but is tatally private from our home. You can sit on the porch with a coffee or wine, relax and enjoy the glorious views, the horses grazing and the birds singing and wake up and smell the fresh bush. The chalet guests have use of a hot tub where you can experience the stars in the purest dark skies of the southern hemisphere or enjoy the mountain views and watch the horses, alpaca, sheep and lambs.
Please enquire or get a quote on line now, discount for longer stays and out of season rates. Children under 12 free. Continental breakfast provisions available in Chalet. Meals may be available on request menu and price depends on what is available. Complimentary baking on arrival. Complimentary bottle of NZ wine if you are staying for 2 or more nights.
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only
Pets allowed outside Chalet with prior approval

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a microwave. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include an electric kettle and a washing machine.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden. This chalet also features complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

HelenPr2

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near the bay
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Kepler Oaks Chalet Slice of Paradise In Fiordland
Kepler Oaks Chalet Waiau Chalet Slice of Paradise In Fiordland

Kepler Oaks Chalet, Waiau Chalet Slice of Paradise In Fiordland Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carl S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Farm stay

Loved the farm stay experience
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clara C., Port Moody, BC, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Living in harmony with nature

Helen’s little quiet paradise was the perfect place to come home to after a day of hiking. We loved feeding the Alpacas, watching the sheep and horses and petting the rabbits. The house is private with a great patio to watch the sunset while enjoying Helen’s homemade bread with a glass of wine. We slept so well in the warm bed (with heating pads) and truly appreciated all the details and extra care this home provided. We did not want to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David and Suzanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kepler Oaks

Great location; great welcome, with freshly baked break, juice, loaf, with jam and butter along with milk - best ever! Very sad we couldn't stay there again tonight 11 April, as we were evacuated from our Milford Track walk.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely

The cottage was cozy and the location stunning. Easy access to town and Fjordland hikes. Hosts were gracious and helpful. Helen bakes amazing bread!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

tania m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kepfler Oaks Chalet is perfection

Our family had a great time catching up and attending a wedding. Helen is a delight to deal with and the chalet was all and more. Kai is a good boy.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing place

We loved our short stay at the chalet - a very comfortable place in a beautiful part of the world. Helen is a fantastic host. We loved the animals and the walks, and the extras Helen provided (fresh bread, date loaf, milk, juice, etc) were very thoughtful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little cottage

Lovely and quiet, beautiful location, wonderful host
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Perfect holiday home for our family. Animals were great for our five year old, particularly the ponies/pony ride. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fiordland Paradise

Incredible property and location for those who love the outdoors! Helen is an outstanding host. We had a warm fire awaiting us in the fire insert when we arrived along with fresh baked bread, butter and juice. Helen also led my wife on a wonderful horse ride. We made fond memories! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bethany B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely, peaceful getaway

We had a lovely stay with Helen as our host. Our son loved playing with the dogs each day and it Helen took great care of our daughter on her tail rides. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay in Te Anau

Helen was an amazing host, bringing us home made snacks during our visit and fresh bread and jam, milk and OJ created us on our arrival. The home was very comfortable with perfect location, close to entrance of Keppler Track and Fiordland. Highly recommended with beautiful views of nature and stars at night including the Southern Cross. Very Peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

Matches description very accurately. Host responsive and speedy in communication. Would absolutely stay again. Loved the animals. Delivery of baked treat and bread extra perk.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We loved our stay at Kepler Oaks Chalet. Waking up to mountain views, horses out the kitchen window, a warm comfy space and perfect location for exploring the nearby trails. Helen is a great host, we felt very welcome and had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara L., Washington DC

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Farm

Wonderful and warm farm house with fireplace. Pony rides, beautiful views, excellent proximity to hiking trails!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

Loved all the animals ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

tam C.

Liked: Cleanliness

TamKelly

Excellent place to stay, loved it. So peaceful and beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Drew W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing time

This was the best place we have ever taken the family to. The house was really nice and warm. The owner was so kind and helpful. Lots of animals for the kids to see and interact with. When we come back to this part of the country we will be coming back to this place without hesitation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Morris M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great place to relax.

This was the ideal location for our stay as it was peaceful and picturesque and yet so close to everywhere we wanted to visit and experience. Helen was very helpful and friendly and was a great host. If you would rather look out over the mountains than stare at the next motel unit, this is your place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

We had a great time in Te Anau. We've never had such a great host - Helen gave us great suggestions for activities, drove us to pick our car left at one end of a walk, lit the fire for us so it was cosy and warm when we got back from an outing, fresh bread.... Post COVID Te Anau is pretty quiet - even during school holidays. I strongly urge people to visit there - there's never been a better time to see our country. Definitely stay with Helen - just fantastic place. The cottage is cosy, and has spectacular views of mountains, it's a very short drive into town. We found heaps to do and could easily have enjoyed a few more days there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

Beautiful place to stay

A gorgeous family friendly holiday home that we love. Thanks Helen and family for making our stay so special
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

Wonderful stay

We love staying here. It is a home away from home. Thanks Helen for another wonderful stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carly G.

Wonderful kid-friendly stay

Such a great place to stay with a little one. Plenty of space to play and our son loved feeding the sheep and riding the pony. Helen was lovely and the freshly baked bread every day was amazing. We will recommend to any friends who are staying in the area. Location was excellent, a short drive into town. Beautiful views.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Teagan L.

Beautiful relaxing stay with warm hospitality.

We loved our stay so much especially our 18 month old daughter who adored all the animals. The extra touches of freshly baked bread and having the fire lit for you when you returned in the evenings were so thoughtful. The chalet is very homely and it was good to be able to prepare simple meals instead of eating out every day. Thank you Helen, David and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bin Z.

Very happy to stay in Helen’s house ,even only 2 days and weather was not good.

We spent 2 days in Helen’s house.Chalet is neat and clean ,warm inside as fire was pre-burnt.Helen shown us around the farm and child was existing for feeding animals and play with dog -Bolt. Recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kadence Kong Y.

Warm hospitality from the host, Helen. Would definitely want to visit and stay again.

Kids like the pony ride much, and Bolt is a beautiful n friendly dog, waiting early and quietly in the morning for us, to play with him. I’m extremely excited to see the “Milky Way “ first time . Unforgettable!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018